After hiding his loot and getting thrown in jail, brooding outlaw Ruby befriends Quentin, a dim-witted and garrulous giant. After Quentin botches a solo escape attempt, they make a break together. Unable to shake the clumsy Quentin, Ruby is forced to take him along as he pursues his former partners in crime to avenge the death of the woman he loved and get to the money.

Credits

Francis VeberDirector

Gérard DepardieuQuentin

Jean RenoRuby

Richard BerryCommissioner Vernet

André DussollierPrison psychiatrist